Chapter 226. Uncover

She grabs her phone and dials Zach's number, putting it on speaker so Carter can hear. The phone rings a few times before Zach picks up.

"Lara?" Zach's voice comes through the speaker, sounding surprised. "Hey, I—"

"Zach," Lara interrupts, her voice soft and apologetic. "I just saw the interview. I can't believe you did that. I... I wanted to apologize for everything. I know I've been difficult."

Zach sighs on the other end. "It's okay, Lara. I understand why you were upset."

Lara bites her lip and continues, "Did you do it for me? Because if you did... no one has ever gone that far for me before."

Carter, sitting beside her, rolls his eyes at her dramatic tone but stays silent.

There's a pause on the line, and then Zach's voice comes, softer this time. "Maybe I did, Lara, maybe not. I was just fed up with that sham of an engagement. Plus, your thou